Planning Engineer (MEP)
Role Overview
Develop, monitor, and manage schedules for MEP work across multiple construction projects.
Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, subcontractors, and site teams to support timely project delivery.
Use Primavera P6 to track progress, identify delays, prepare recovery plans, manage risks, and report project status.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Purpose
Develop, monitor, and manage schedules for MEP work across multiple construction projects.
Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, subcontractors, and site teams to support timely project delivery.
Use Primavera P6 to track progress, identify delays, prepare recovery plans, manage risks, and report project status.
Planning, Scheduling, and Reporting
- Develop and update baseline and detailed Primavera P6 schedules; prepare WBS, activity sequences, critical paths, milestones, and work schedules.
- Monitor planned progress and deliverables; report schedule deviations and analyze productivity, earned value, delays, and schedule impacts.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, look-ahead schedules, and management presentations.
- Prepare resource histograms and coordinate materials and resource availability; monitor utilization, productivity, and project costs.
- Identify delays and risks; conduct schedule impact analysis and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, attend progress reviews, and align procurement, engineering, and construction activities.
- Monitor testing, commissioning, handover, contractual milestones, and project closeout reporting.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of planning and scheduling experience in MEP or construction projects.
- Experience in high-rise, residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, or mixed-use developments.
- UAE/GCC experience preferred.
Technical Skills and Certifications
- Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6; experience in scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting.
- Understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, and fire fighting systems.
- Knowledge of project controls, resource planning, and cost monitoring; proficiency in MS Office and reporting tools.
- Primavera P6 certification preferred; PMP certification is an advantage.
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